Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' ~ Heavy Metal Switch Grass Size:3 GALLON COMPANION PLANTS: Allium

COMPANION PLANTS:  Allium

Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils

then after the first frost turns candy-apple-red mixed with scarlet

Will turn brown if the soil dries out

which may require staking

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' ~ Heavy Metal Switch Grass Size:3 GALLON COMPANION PLANTS: AlliumHeavy Metal Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright metallic blue foliage turns yellow in fall and fades to tan in winter. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny pink flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA